Which statement BEST describes the current state of the National Health Information Network (NHIN)?

Which statement BEST describes the current state of the National Health Information Network (NHIN)?

• A. NHIN is in its early developmental stages
• B. NHIN is in "beta testing" mode and is getting ready to be deployed for national use
• C. Planning for the NHIN has been authorized by the HITECH Act and is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2011
• D. NHIN is fully operational

Answer: (C)

The National Health Information Network was being planned under the authority of the HITECH Act, with funding and guidance to begin activities in fiscal year 2011. This means the project was not yet deployed or operational; it was in the planning and development phase aimed at establishing the framework, standards, and governance for nationwide health information exchange. The other options describe stages (early development, beta testing, full operation) that do not fit the described planning and scheduled start under the HITECH Act.

The National Health Information Network was being planned under the authority of the HITECH Act, with funding and guidance to begin activities in fiscal year 2011. This means the project was not yet deployed or operational; it was in the planning and development phase aimed at establishing the framework, standards, and governance for nationwide health information exchange. The other options describe stages (early development, beta testing, full operation) that do not fit the described planning and scheduled start under the HITECH Act.